What is Copyright
Copyright is the right to exclude others from copying or making an adaptation of ones copyrighted work. Works eligible for copyright include, artistic, literary and musical works, cinematograph films, sound recordings, broadcasts, programme-carrying signals,...
What is a Patent
Patent rights afford the patentee the exclusive right or monopoly to enjoy the full benefit of your invention. You will be entitled to exclude others from importing, manufacturing, using, distributing, selling or offering for sale your patented invention or patented...
What is a Trademark
A trade mark is a word, device (logo) or a combination thereof used to distinguish one’s goods and/or services from those of another. A registered trade mark often forms the legal and concrete foundation for a brand and can become a very valuable business asset. A...
What is IP Licensing
Intellectual property (such as patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets and know-how) can be licenced to third parties. A license is a means whereby a holder of rights in Intellectual Property (IP), the licensor, can obtain remuneration by allowing another...
The importance of women innovators for the economy
Michael Porter once said “Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity.” We know that innovators obviously drive innovation and innovation in turn – drives the economy. This month we raise a glass to all the brave and ambitious women who continuously...More Blogs
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